Sand eel
Sand eels are a hugely important part of our marine ecosystem. In fact, the fledgling success of our breeding seabirds entirely depends on them.
Speckled wood butterfly - Vicky Nall
Sand eels are a hugely important part of our marine ecosystem. In fact, the fledgling success of our breeding seabirds entirely depends on them.
Broadcaster and biologist in conversation with environmental campaigner, Craig Bennett
One of the UK’s rarest marine species, this giant of the rocky shore is a very special fish.
Discover some of the special species living in a garden pond, with entomologist Ben Keywood.
This seagrass species is a kind of flowering plant that lives beneath the sea, providing an important habitat for many rare and wonderful species.
See prehistoric-looking dragonflies and insect-eating plants and listen for the bizarre calls of the elusive nightjar.
Ben keeps a diary of all the wildlife that he spots. He challenges himself to see new species: if he finds something that he doesn’t recognise, he takes a photograph so that he can look it up.
This fluffy moth is one of the few species that fly in winter.